Nursing Day Camp Co-Sponsors – Xi Delta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society and the Department of Nursing Ages 8 to 12 Monday–Friday, July 14–18 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Daily Schedule Register today!

West Chester University's nursing camp provides a positive and realistic image of nursing. Campers are given an overview of the profession, learn beginning nursing skills, and local resources are identified to assist youth in entering a health care profession.

Explore the great challenges and rewards of nursing through mentoring by experienced nurses from the community and WCU nursing faculty. Educational highlights include:

• Experiencing the role of the nurse within a hospital
• Exposing participants to specialties within nursing and healthcare
• Promoting understanding of career opportunities in nursing (education, administration, etc)
• Identifying nursing influence in patient care
• Outlining educational prerequisites for entry into a nursing school

Camp activities include:

• Tour of Chester County Hospital
• CPR, nutrition and exercise, and infection control
• Exploration of nursing specialties (examples include: maternity, pediatrics, and critical care)
• Activities including a scavenger hunt, team building, wound care, and obstacle course 
  

The program fee is $150 and includes a camp t-shirt and hat, lunch, snacks, activity supplies, and educational material.

Download the PDF version of the program brochure.

For information and registration:
Chris Thomas: 610-738-0545 or email.
Megan Infanti Mraz: 610-436-3488 or email.